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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.64, 1,988.88 and 881.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.64, 1,988.88 and 881.84 is: 1,216.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.64 : 1,988.88 = 881.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.64/1,988.88 = 881.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.64x = 1,988.88 × 881.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.64x = 1,753,873.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753,873.94/1,441.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.58

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